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Member Spotlight

AlexRenew, the water resource recovery facility for the City of Alexandria and parts of Fairfax County, Virginia, was largely invisible in the community until the last few years. Its citizen board-created “2040 vision” – with a focus on community engagement, as well as a rebranding – were catalysts to AlexRenew throwing off its cloak of invisibility and creating a comprehensive outreach program, including educational centers.

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Senate Democrats released their $1 trillion plan for rebuilding America’s infrastructure last week, on the heels of the White House’s infrastructure proposal that was released last month and as Congress begins crafting comprehensive infrastructure legislation.

NACWA joined a large group of national and California county, municipal, and water associations to file an amici brief March 8 in support of a Petition for Rehearing en banc that was filed by NACWA Member Agency the Maui County Department of Environmental Management.

NACWA submitted comments on March 9 regarding EPA’s Draft Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2016. The annual Inventory provides nationwide estimates for greenhouse gas (GHG) emission for different sectors, including wastewater treatment, and is intended to be used only for informational purposes.

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In upcoming months, NACWA’s special Member Spotlight hub—website, social media, member communications—will promote the winners of the Association’s National Environmental Achievement Awards. Today’s debut Spotlight features AlexRenew and its creation of an interactive “Water Discovery & Education Destination” for visitors and tourists. Built in response to community feedback, the innovative community space appeals to all ages, and inspires a love of clean water and its stewardship. Kudos AlexRenew!

It’s back, bigger and better than ever! The second annual Strategic Communications: H2O Conference (StratComm: H2O) will be in Chicago, IL, this June 6 – 7, with more programming, more networking opportunities and more value for clean water utilities. StratComm is designed to help utility leaders and communicators enhance and build effective communications platforms that proactively advance their goals, not just react to events. Save the date and stay tuned for upcoming StratComm updates!

Water Week 2018 and its highlight event, the National Water Policy Fly-in (NWPFI), are designed for meaningful interaction with lawmakers and officials, and this year’s program is shaping up to be more potent than ever (Register now!) Among the speakers and participants for the Week’s slate of programs include key EPA officials and Members of Congress…

Join the growing numbers of NACWA Member Agencies and Affiliates connecting with exceptional job candidates through Clean Water Careers. The job board reaches top performers throughout the sector and NACWA has extended its discount offer of $100 off for each 30-day posting through the end of April (use discount code GREATJOBS). Whether you’re a public agency or corporation, let Clean Water Careers be your ‘go-to’ resource for highly qualified candidates. Post a job today!

Featured Resource

The MS4 Stormwater Permitting Guide

NACWA’s is proud to release a valuable new resource to help your clean water utility succeed: The MS4 Stormwater Permitting Guide. The Guide is an excellent tool for utility leaders, whether you’re a stormwater manager looking to navigate the stormwater permitting process for the first time, or a seasoned expert who is searching for answers to advanced MS4-related questions. With its nine comprehensive chapters, the Guide provides practical and straightforward explanations for a wide variety of stormwater issues that are likely to confront MS4 owners and operators. The Guide is easy to navigate, and includes helpful tips and advice, along with valuable references. Check out the MS4 Stormwater Permitting Guide today!

Featured Event

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National Water Policy Fly-In

Washington, DC

As the Trump Administration and Congress turn their collective focus towards infrastructure investment, it is crucial that policy makers hear directly from YOU about the challenges your utility, agency and community face; and that sound policy and robust investment in water are critical for all Americans right now. The issues of infrastructure funding, affordability, regulatory reform, and research support will be front-and-center in 2018, and utilities nationwide must make their voices heard on these critical priorities.

Together, we can move the levers of power, and continue advancing water priorities on the national and local levels.